Chapter 6 Tanjiro Kamado
Today is the seventh day of the trial, and the end is quietly approaching, just like night slowly covering the sky.
In this forest filled with unknowns and challenges, it remains unknown how many people will ultimately overcome these numerous tests.
Suddenly, the sound of a fierce fight came from not far away.
You Xiaohun quickly approached the source of the sound.
At the moment when hazy light and shadow intertwined, a young man in a blue haori with cloud patterns swung his sword at the ghost's neck. Although his swordsmanship still had some traces of immaturity, each blow contained a determination and strength that should not be underestimated. With a crisp "click", the ghost's head fell to the ground.
"Beautiful! You are so amazing~" You Xiaohun couldn't help but praise him.
He turned around at the sound, a faint blush on his cheeks, and scratched his head shyly: "Uh...Thanks for the compliment, but I'm still a long way from it!
"Nice to meet you. My name is Tanjiro Kamado. You can call me Tanjiro. Thank you for your guidance!"
You Xiaohun's eyes couldn't help but stare at the boy's eyes.
To her, it was both familiar and mysterious. They were a pair of eyes that could see souls just like hers. When You Xiaohun was a child, she was often troubled by seeing things that others could not see. She was often bullied and looked at strangely by others because of this, until she met her grandfather.
You Xiaohun collected his thoughts and looked at Tanjiro with gentle eyes: "Nice to meet you, Tanjiro! My name is You Xiaohun, you can also call me Xiaohun."
Tanjiro put away his sword and scanned the surroundings, confirming that there were no other threats around before relaxing a little. He noticed that You Xiaohun also exuded an unusual aura, which made him curious about her.
He bowed slightly to show respect: "Xiaohun, nice to meet you."
At this moment, You Xiaohun's gaze inadvertently swept across Tanjiro's wound, and then he took out a healing talisman from his sleeve.
"Don't move. Your wound is deep. We must treat it properly to avoid further damage." She whispered softly, and with a slight twirl of her fingertips, spiritual energy gathered like a trickle, gently pouring into the talisman. As she hummed the incantation, the talisman seemed to come alive, gently clinging to Tanjiro's wound.
Miraculously, the wound healed slowly and the blood stopped flowing, leaving only shallow marks.
Tanjiro's eyes widened, staring at the scene in disbelief: "What...what is this? It's amazing!"
You Xiaohun blinked and smiled, "It's just a Taoist technique. I'm different from you guys who use the Sun Wheel Sword to kill ghosts. I use Taoist techniques to kill ghosts. The healing spell just now is also a kind of Taoist technique."
"However, I need to remind you that although the scars on the outside have healed, the internal injuries will take time to heal. You must be careful and don't be careless." Her tone was full of care, which made Tanjiro feel warm in his heart.
Tanjiro smiled and looked at You Xiaohun: "Thank you, Xiaohun, you are really amazing~"
You Xiaohun smiled and said, "There are always people better than you. I am just standing on the shoulders of those who came before me."
As the surroundings regained a moment of tranquility, it seemed as if even the air became softer. The two decided to take a break, so they sat on the ground and enjoyed this rare peace.
"Tanjiro, can you... also see some things... that others 'can't see'?" You Xiaohun asked cautiously, afraid of touching on any sensitive topics.
Tanjiro looked at me in confusion. "What do you mean by 'invisible'?"
You Xiaohun nodded gently, his eyes flickering with complex emotions: "Yes, I can see the souls of the dead. This is both my burden and a gift from God. It also gives me the opportunity to understand the other side of the world and help more people."
Tanjiro suddenly recalled the family he saw when he was unconscious, and the Satsuki and Makomo who were clearly sacrificed when he was training.
You Xiaohun saw his expression and his eyes became deep. "Although they have passed away, their souls will remain with us because of some obsession. Only by letting go of their obsession can they enter the reincarnation cycle."
Tanjiro nodded, his eyes flashing with complex emotions: "I understand, Xiaohun. Every time I see them, I can feel the deep longing and reluctance. They always appear when I need help the most, giving me strength and courage."
He took a deep breath, his gaze growing firmer. "I will strive to become stronger, not only to protect my sister Nezuko, but also to prevent those who have left from worrying about me. I believe they would want to see me bravely live on and keep moving forward."
You Xiaohun smiled softly, reaching out and gently patting Tanjiro on the back. "Tanjiro, you have a very kind and gentle heart. It is this heart that allows you to feel the emotions of those who have passed away, and it also gives you the strength to keep moving forward. Remember, no matter what difficulties you encounter, you are not fighting alone."
"By the way, Tanjiro, what are your plans next?" You Xiaohun felt that the atmosphere was too heavy and changed the subject in time.
Tanjiro's eyes instantly became determined: "I will continue to look for a way to turn my sister Nezuko, who has turned into a demon, back into a human."
"Your sister turned into a ghost?" You Xiaohun asked in surprise.
Tanjiro lowered his eyelids slightly, a flash of pain in his eyes, but then he was filled with determination. He slowly recounted the story of Nezuko's transformation into a demon, his voice soft but powerful: "Yes, although Nezuko unfortunately became a demon, she never hurt anyone. On the contrary, she was always by my side, protecting me and fighting those evil demons."
You Xiaohun looked at him gently, "Tanjiro, don't be nervous. I can feel your sincerity and know you are not lying. I have been exposed to Taoism since I was a child. In the past, I have dealt with ghosts and people countless times. I know that both ghosts and humans have good and evil. Why can't there be kind ghosts in this world? The world is so big, and there are all kinds of strange things. I want to believe that Nezuko will not hurt anyone!"
"Xiaohun! Thank you~" Tanjiro looked at her gratefully.
You Xiaohun slowly stood up and extended his hand to Tanjiro: "Although the trial ends today, your journey has just begun. I believe you can find a way to restore Nezuko." The voice was gentle and powerful, giving him encouragement and support.
As the two men clasped their hands, You Xiaohun pulled him up, and the trial came to an end.
You Xiaohun, Tanjiro and a group of people who passed the trial came under the wisteria tree.
The wisteria flowers are in full bloom, the petals dance lightly, and the lavender fragrance fills the air.
Several steel balls for forging knives lay quietly in front of everyone, emitting a cold and tough aura.
Tanjiro stepped forward first, and with a sharp eye, he picked out the one that resonated with his soul.
When it was You Xiaohun's turn, she couldn't help but frown slightly, thinking secretly in her heart. In her hand, she was holding the familiar peach wood sword. The steel ball used to forge the sword seemed to have no direct use to her.
However, when her eyes inadvertently swept across the pile of steel balls, a small but extremely dazzling steel ball instantly caught her attention.
The steel ball seemed to contain endless spiritual energy, a faint glow flowing on its surface, like the brightest star in the night sky. You Xiaohun couldn't help but reach out and gently pick it up.
The warm touch of the steel ball and the pure power contained in it made her feel inexplicably excited.
An idea flashed through her mind - perhaps, this steel ball, which was small in size but full of spiritual power, was just right for her peach wood sword.
She could try embedding it into the sword to increase its power in killing ghosts.
She suppressed the excitement in her heart, took her team uniform, and set off back.
I can't wait to tell my brother and Chijuro the good news that I passed the trial!
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A little episode about the team uniform, when You Xiaohun was trying on the team uniform, he couldn't help but make a cross on his forehead!
What's with the opening on the chest? The tailor of this uniform must be a pervert.
And the most important thing is that she has a flat chest, which makes her already barren chest look even emptier.
This is absolutely blatant discrimination against flat-chested girls!
"No, I'm going to go and argue with him!" You Xiaohun was furious.
With a "Shua!" sound, You Xiaohun pushed open the tailor's door and threw clothes in his face with one hand: "You made the girls' team uniform into such a horrible shape. I think you want to retire early, right?"
"You...you...you, do you know what art is? This is the aesthetics of clothes." The tailor blushed.
You Xiaohun laughed in anger: "Ha~ You're still trying to make excuses, right?"
Her eyes rolled and she secretly made a gesture with her fingers: "Since you can't speak properly, then there's no need to speak! Silence spell!" She patted his shoulder as if nothing had happened.
The tailor pointed at his mouth in shock: "Mmmmm~"
"Haha, I'll take the boys' team uniforms~ Bye!" You Xiaohun ignored him and turned away.
During that period, a strange story was quietly circulated among the female team members: the sexy tailor, who was famous for his craftsmanship, unexpectedly became mute and hurried into the Butterfly House to seek treatment.
However, after a thorough examination by Butterfly House, he was declared to be in good health and without any problems.
The female team members were secretly delighted and watched the show with gloating joy. One day, when he changed the girls' uniform back to its normal style, his mouth miraculously became able to speak again, and everyone was amazed!
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